Neil Fast Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2026, at the age of 96, Neil Fast (Winnipeg, Manitoba) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Neil Fast to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wives, Elly Fast and Elenore Fast (Neufeld); his parents, Bernhard Fast and Liese Fast; and his siblings, Bernie (Thelma), Betty (John) and Nellie (Peter).
He is survived by: his wife Gerda Fast (Streuber); his children, Marlene Janzen (Vic) and Neil Fast Jr. (Lois); his grandchildren, Tom Janzen (Bronagh Nazarko), Nathan Janzen (Candy Wong), Adam Janzen (Asha Mathew), Ben Janzen (Sacha), Hilary Fast (Caleb Meller), Tim Fast (Vaso), Gretchen, Lars, Leif Janzen, Elly Janzen, Jane, Edie Janzen, Oscar, Bruno Mathew, William, Oliver Meller, Austin and Billie Fast; his stepchildren, Gary Streuber (Rita), Don Streuber (Jennifer) and Joy Nickel (Larry); and his brother Bill Fast (Margaret). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church (145 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2L1L4).
Donations in Neil's memory may be made to: Concordia Hospital, Urgent Care Dept.
